buyer UK /ˈbaɪ.ə/US /ˈbaɪ.əɹ/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •a person who pays money for something that another person is sellingEvery person who steps through the door is a potential buyer, so acknowledge their presence. •A person who purchases items for resale in a retail establishment.The supermarket's new buyer decided to stock a larger range of vegetarian foods. •A person who purchases items consumed or used as components in the manufacture of products. formsbuyers Phrases with buyer let the buyer bewareIt is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure the soundness of goods or services prior to their purchase.